Sometimes when producing advertisements and leaflets, we usually choose A5, A4 and other easy-to-collect sizes. If we want to add more information？If you don't want to make a book, how can you create it?？

There are many ways to deliver folded advertisements and flyers to recipients, such as placing them in high-traffic areas for people to pick up, distributing them through mailboxes, or sending them via postal mail or email. When deciding on the size of the advertising media, it is essential to consider the delivery location and method.

FoldingOne way to reduce the size is through folding. Additionally, folding and binding processes can give a single sheet of paper multiple faces, which is a significant advantage for design. By combining different folding frequencies and methods, various folding techniques can be created. Next, let's get to know some of the representative folding techniques and understand the characteristics of each processing method.

half fold (4 panels)

Will１Fold the two ends of the paper towards each other１A simple folding method where the fold line is usually in the center.

Gatefold(6 panels)

Fold the paper into quarters, then fold both ends inward to align with the center.

Letter fold (6 panels)

Fold the paper into thirds, then fold both ends towards the center. In the design, the inner folded panel will be slightly smaller in size.

6-page Accordion Fold(6 panels)

Fold the paper into thirds, then fold one section inward and the other outward. This is also known as the "N-fold.

Large and Small Edge Accordion Fold (6 panels)

A variation of the accordion fold involves folding the paper in half along the center, then folding each side outward twice. This method is sometimes used for pull-out pages in books.

Double Gatefold (8 panels)

The gate fold is a type of fold where the paper is folded inwards from both sides to meet in the middle, resembling a gate. This folding method can create up to 8 panels, providing ample space for information and design elements.

Half fold +half fold (8 panels)

First, fold the paper in half along the center, then fold it again parallel to the first fold. This method results in an outward-facing surface that is different from the gate fold.

8-page Roll Fold (8 panels)

Fold the paper into quarters, then fold it inward three times, as if rolling it up.

Adjusting the size to accommodate folding

When creating folded advertisements or other printed materials that require folding, you may need to adjust the size of each panel based on the folding method. For example, with an accordion fold that has two folds, there are no inner pages, so no size adjustment is needed. However, if you use a pocket fold, and do not reduce the width of the inner pages, the edges may curl during processing, causing paper damage and diminishing the final product's quality. When designing printed materials that require folding, it is recommended to conduct actual folding tests to ensure a more precise and meticulous design.

What kind of work is more expensive?？Cheaper？

In addition to basic factors such as the number of prints, the number of folds and folding methods also affect the cost. Generally, the more folds and the more complex the folding method, the higher the unit price. Additionally, if there are special folding methods that cannot be processed by machines, they must be done manually, which will also increase the cost. Please communicate with the printing factory in advance.